YOUWIN! 2 is an innovative business plan competition for
talented youth entrepreneurs, young females between the ages of 18 and 45.
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Monday, September 3,
launch the second edition of Youth Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN)
exclusively for women.
In a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the objective is to create thousands of jobs by helping winners to strengthen and expand existing businesses as well as turn innovative ideas into solid businesses. The first year of the competition which ended recently produced 1,200 winners from different parts of the country following a rigorous contest.
Rewards for winners included prizes and grants of up to N10m, technical support including state-of-the-art websites and strategic guidance by experienced mentors. The launch of YOUWIN! 2 will take place at the Banquet Hall of the State House. Expected at the event are youth groups, reputable women entrepreneurs, ministers and other top government officials.
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